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Changes in the Abs Company

I am pleased to announce that DJ Hoffman has accepted the position as The Abs Company’s new Director of Customer Experience & Systems Development.

Moving forward, DJ Hoffman will be overseeing the parts department and helping us develop our internal systems as we continue to grow. He has held various positions within our organization over the last 17 years and throughout has shown a dedication to serving our customers however he can.

Matrix, SFIC to Sponsor Adam Robinson Keynote, Fitness Business, Influencer of the Year Awards at SUCCEED!

(OAKLAND, CA, March 20, 2019) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced that Matrix Fitness and Sports & Fitness Insurance Corporation (SFIC), have agreed to sponsor Adam Robinson’s keynote presentation at SUCCEED! – the first-ever major Business Convention & Expo for current and aspiring studio/gym owners!

Both companies are also sponsoring AFS’ Fitness Business of the Year Award being presented at SUCCEED! along with AFS’ Influencer of the Year Award. SUCCEED! is April 12-14, 2019 at Hotel Irvine, in Irvine, CA.

Omni Fight Club to open independent fitness kickboxing studios inside 5 Seattle-area LA Fitness locations in 2019

For Immediate Release – March 14, 2019. Under an agreement signed with LA Fitness earlier this month, Omni Fight Club (OFC) - known for utilizing high-intensity kickboxing movements classes where members can train like a fighter without getting hit - will independently develop its own company operated self-contained centers inside five LA Fitness’ locations.

The Gym Joins AFS '20 Years of Vision, Trust, Performance'

(OAKLAND, CA, SAN DIEGO, CA, March 11, 2019) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed The Gym to its membership ranks.

The Gym. Straightforward. Simple. Is what it says it is. No fancy “wellness” phrases. No false promises. No complications. A fitness facility brand created by a diverse group of industry professionals and club owners who became extremely disillusioned by the typical franchise model that they viewed as good for the franchisor but not so good for the franchisee.

EnergyFit Joins AFS; Will Be at SUCCEED! ‘Two HIITs for the Price of One’

(OAKLAND, CA, TUSTIN, CA, March 8, 2019) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed EnergyFit to its membership ranks as well as onto the SUCCEED! Expo floor plan as a valued exhibitor.

Created in 2018, EnergyFit has gained popularity in the fitness community with the release of their SKI-ROW AIR. It is a first of its kind dual-function High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) machine. Its flexibility, space-saving design, and mobility are ideal for all types of fitness facilities.

LEVL Joins AFS; Will Be at SUCCEED! ‘Predict Fat Loss with a Single Breath’

(OAKLAND, CA, SEATTLE, WA, March 6, 2019) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed LEVL to its membership ranks as well as onto the SUCCEED! Expo floor plan as a valued exhibitor.

The LEVL team spent seven years developing a sensor that reliably measures a ketone body in exhaled breath to calculate your state of ketosis. They leveraged proven breath science research into one device that seamlessly connects for real-time, easy-to-access information that allows you to monitor fat loss.

GRIPBELL Joins AFS; Will Be at SUCCEED! ‘A Revolutionary Workout for Anyone’

(OAKLAND, CA, SACRAMENTO, CA, March 4, 2019) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed GRIPBELL to its membership ranks as well as onto the SUCCEED! Expo floor plan as a valued exhibitor.

GRIPBELL is a revolutionary fitness design that replaces all other handheld weighted gym equipment. With various grip positions, GRIPBELL can be used for hundreds of movements to safely and effectively challenge your body.

Brand New Reports Coming Soon!!!

2019 Fitness Studio Operating & Financial Benchmarking Report

The 2019 report is our most ambitious yet, including a financial breakdown of studios by region, studio type, and size to get the most accurate data possible.

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2019 Fitness Studio Trend Report

To ensure a variety of feedback, AFS canvassed its Advisory Council, vendor partners, and leading studio and gym operators to reveal their top trends for 2019!

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2018 Fitness Studio Operating & Financial Benchmarking Report

From coast to coast, the 2018 report canvassed the US to get the most accurate data possible. The 2018 report shows the studio market continues to thrive and become increasingly revenue efficient.

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2018 Fitness Studio Trend Report

To ensure a variety of perspectives AFS canvassed it’s Advisory Council, Vendor Partners, and leading studio operators on trends they see growing or continuing in 2018.

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2017 Fitness Studio Operating & Financial Benchmarking Report

The 2017 Report has expanded the reach of respondents to mirror the expansion of AFS and the studio business. A full 30% of respondents to this year’s survey are from non-U.S. locations.

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Marketing Best Practices Research Report

We surveyed hundreds of studio owners across the country, identified the successful strategies, and provide them to you in this first-ever research report!

Access the 2016 Report